<VV> converting to Alternator

[J R Read_HML]

Does not matter which way you spin the alternator, it will work.  It will 
last a good deal longer if you use the "front?" housing and fan from the 
Corvair alternator, though.  It is a matter of pushing the air through the 
alternator rather than trying to pull the air through.  It will, however, 
now indicate the wrong (lower than actual)amperage and also use up a couple 
more horses.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Houston" <jhouston001 at cfl.rr.com>
To: "Stephen Upham" <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> converting to Alternator


> Alternators other than Corvair, run the other way -- fan won't work...
>
> Jim Houston
>
> Stephen Upham wrote:
>> Just last Saturday Mike Dobie of NTCA did a demonstration on
>> upgrading the original alternators to internally regulated 67 amp?
>> versions from a 60's model Nova (trying to remember here) that
>> retains the use of the original front housing and fan/pulley
>> assembly.  The complete job can be done in about 40 minutes or less.
>> We received a handout of the instructions to boot.  The demonstration
>> was for our club tech session.
>>
>> Yet another great reason to be a member of a local club ... but then,
>> I'm preaching to the choir.
>>
>> Stephen Upham
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